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Odell, Illinois

Odell, Illinois, in Livingston county, is 42 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 74 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 1,014.

The People and Families of Odell

In Odell, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Odell had a median family income of $51,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Odell ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Odell Housing

About 80% of housing units in Odell are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the village has been around for years.

Commuting

In Odell, 97% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Odell, IL

Comparing Odell to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men86
Well-Paid Single Women86
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population56
Senior Citizens45
Racial Diversity45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better86
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use53
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing48
Affordability of Rents45
Housing Recently Built33
Affordability of Property Taxes24
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